Say this for The University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, who's trying to win the starting job this fall: He apparently reacts quickly.

McCoy helped saved a neighbor's life. He swam about 300 yards across a lake and flagged down emergency crews while Ken Herrington had a seizure on his backyard dock, the man's wife, Patina Herrington, said.

Colt's father Brad McCoy said it was late Memorial Day when his wife heard Patina Herrington yelling for help across the lake. Brad and Colt swam to the other side before Colt raced up a steep, rocky incline to signal for help.

Ken Herrington, who has undergone three brain surgeries, stayed in a Fort Worth hospital for a week before returning home Sunday.

Patina Herrington said she'll now root for 19 year old McCoy to replace Vince Young as Texas' starting quarterback.

McCoy, a redshirt freshman, is battling for the job with freshman Jevan Snead.